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Welcome to the Whitsundays
Seventy-four white sandy beaches, set amongst an emerald green seascape
The Whitsundays is an incredible grouping of islands, located halfway along the Queensland Coast. Whilst the majority of the islands are covered exclusively by National Park, four of the islands offer a variety of accommodation and are all within a boat ride to the Great Barrier Reef.
- Book a room at one of Australia’s best adults-only, luxury resorts and enjoy a romantic and relaxing holiday away with your significant other.
- Journey to the Great Barrier Reef from one of the Whitsundays beautiful island destinations, elevating your tropical holiday experience.
- Relax at the pool or explore the beautiful lush tropical scenery on Hamilton Island. Or perhaps hire a golf buggy and travel around the island in style.
Hamilton Island is the largest island within the Whitsundays and is home to one of Australia’s most luxurious, adults-only luxury resorts, making it a perfect destination for couples looking to extend their tropical adventure or for honeymooners looking for a romantic and relaxing destination to celebrate. Hamilton Island also has a range of accommodation suitable for families, making it a great destination for all travellers.
With a wide array of aquatic activities on offer, in addition to excellent locations perfect for exploring, the Whitsundays is an exciting and dynamic destination to holiday.
The Whitsundays enjoys a subtropical climate, making it the perfect holiday destination.
In summer (December to February) the maximum average temperature ranges is 25°C (77°F), and the days are languidly sunny and warm. In winter (June to August) the temperatures are slightly cooler, with 18°C (64.4°F) as the average daily temperature.
The remaining spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May) seasons enjoy lovely mild temperatures that on average sit between 20 – 24°C (68 – 75.2°F).
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Condé Nast Traveler readers ranked Whitsunday Island as one of the 30 best islands in the world outside the U.S. in the 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards survey, from far-flung stunners in Southeast Asia to volcanic outcrops in the Mediterranean.

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